11th Apr 2008 - 00:00
Abstract
Several East Sussex nurseries have had to change their menus after Trading Standards found many of them had little understanding of children's nutritional needs.
A paediatric dietician analysed 10 nurseries for nutritional content.
Findings from the survey revealed that three nurseries appeared to be providing menus based on adult healthy eating principles.
Those nurseries questioned committed themselves to improving the diet offered to children.
A spokesman from the East Sussex County Council, explained: "Trading Standards officers are confident that all the participating nurseries should now know what constitutes good nutrition for the under five age groups."
Councillor Bob Tidy, cabinet member for community services, commented: "Some of the nurseries also have the added difficulty of having to accommodate the demands of parents, who often have very specific viewpoints of what they will and will not allow their children to consume."